Comparison

Freeze! vs Cubesc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Freeze!

A physics-based puzzle game where you help an anonymous hero escape a distant prison. Rotate the cell to overcome gravity, avoid traps, and defeat enemies. Features intuitive controls, gloomy graphics, and a sinister soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch screen controls
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Gravity manipulation
  • Rotating cell mechanics
  • Challenging traps and opponents
  • Gloomy graphics and soundtrack
Features
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+++ #1 game in 36 countries +++ +++ Winner of the "Indie Prize Europe 2013"-Award (Casual Games Association) +++ GAME OF THE WEEK! - »… is a beautiful, physics-based puzzle game that will leave your head spinning … worthy of being on all iOS devices … visuals in Freeze are just gorgeous … music and sound effects here are top notch … the game is beautiful, simple, and incredibly challenging« (appadvice.com, review) »The twisty-turny physics delights on offer here are cleverer, darker, and more devious than what's on offer in your average casual puzzler.« (pocketgamer.co.uk, review) »minimalistic yet stunning artwork … gameplay is fun, challenging and maybe even a little maddening … Score 4/5« (148Apps.com, review) »Spooky, Challenging Perfection - Score 10/10« (tapscape.com, review) Freeze! It was a wonderful day for our anonymous hero, at least until the moment when he was torn from his loved ones by a viciously sharp grappling hook. Locked in a cramped cell on a planet far, far away, our hero could give in to despair and abandon himself to his fate. But with your help he can overcome gravity, turn worlds, and even – escape! Solving the rotating, physics-based puzzles is easy; just use your finger to continuously turn the cell in both directions around our hero. Of course you also have to make clever use of the Freeze! button, which can overcome gravity. Sound simple? It is – at first... Freeze! offers completely new and yet immediately intuitive game mechanics, delightfully gloomy graphics from the internationally renowned pop-up designer and illustrator Jonas Schenk, and a very sinister soundtrack from noted Swiss electronic/trance musician Karl Lukas. Highlights of Freeze! * use intuitive touch screen control to turn our hero’s cell * take on lasers, deadly traps, and cruel opponents * unique style of illustration and collage just looks really good * wonderful gloomy soundtrack from Swiss trance master Karl Lukas * GameCenter Leaderboards & Achievements – who can escape the prison worlds the fastest? More information, videos and tips for every level are at www.frozengun.com

About

Cubesc

Guide a character and their teddy bear through a dark, gothic world by solving mind-bending puzzles. Explore dynamic levels, uncover secrets, and defeat the darkness with intelligence. Experience a unique minimalist puzzle adventure with stunning 3D visuals and atmospheric music.

Highlights
  • 60 distinct and difficult levels
  • Dark and gothic concept
  • Minimalist puzzle design
  • 3D graphics and visuals
  • Atmospheric music
  • Interactive puzzles
Features
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Imagine facing your nightmares in a lonely and frightened way, Kira and his teddy bear find themselves in a situation like this and try to find a way out by solving the puzzles they face. Help Kira to explore his world and guide him through this dilemma. Find the secret ways and defeat the darkness with Kira's intelligence. Have a pleasant time with the misleading and dynamically changing levels. Enjoy the interaction of Kira and his world with puzzles. Cubesc offers you a unique minimalist puzzle experience in a fantastic atmosphere of 3D designs and visuals. Unique melodies and music adapted to Kira's journey Features: ● 60 distinct and difficult level ● Dark and gothic concept ● Beautifully crafted minimal puzzle game ● Many hours of fun ● Exclusive for IOS ● Stunning graphics

Screenshots

Freeze!4 screens
Cubesc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Freeze! at none against Cubesc's 1. Freeze! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cubesc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Freeze! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Freeze! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freeze! has 117 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Freeze!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Cubesc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freeze! ships an update every 6 weeks, Cubesc monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Freeze! versus Cubesc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeze!Cubesc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (117 ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better81.5% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB216 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAndreas von LepelCagri Gecin

Customer experience

Freeze!

All ratings112 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.6%

Cubesc

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Freeze!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freeze button not working as expected
  • Progress lost after app updates
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to listen to own music while playing
  • Improved tutorial or guidance for new players
  • Additional gameplay modes or customization options

Cubesc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Freeze!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cubesc

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Freeze! free?
Freeze! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubesc free?
Cubesc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Freeze! or Cubesc?
Freeze! is rated higher. Freeze! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Cubesc averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do Freeze! or Cubesc have ads?
Cubesc shows ads; Freeze! does not.
Which is updated more often, Freeze! or Cubesc?
Freeze! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cubesc monthly. Most recently, Freeze! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cubesc on October 20, 2026.

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